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Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
Frequent Marriott guests, Platinum status from spend, free annual night.
External link to American Express’s own application page.
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant costs $650 a year. It earns 6% on travel and 2% on everything else. Forex markup is 0%. These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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How much Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant actually pays you over time, net of annual fees.
Includes 40% in this card's boost category, 60% general spend.
Estimates use the card's published rates and a 40/60 boost-vs-general split. Real returns vary with how tightly your spend matches each card's boost categories.
What does the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant earn?
What you earn back, by category.
95,000 Bonvoy points after $6,000 spend in 6 months
What do you get with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant?
- 6x Marriott Bonvoy points at Marriott properties
- 3x at restaurants + flights direct
- 2x on everything else
- Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status (with $25K spend)
- 85K-point Free Night Award annually
- $300 dining credit + $25 monthly Marriott credit
- Centurion + Priority Pass + Delta SkyClub
Who qualifies for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant?
These are guidelines, not hard cutoffs. Banks frequently approve below the listed income if your credit is healthy.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant FAQ
›What is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant annual fee?
The annual fee is $650 (joining fee $0).
›What does the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant earn?
It earns 6% on travel and 2% on everything else.
›What is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant forex markup?
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant charges 0% forex markup on foreign-currency spends.
›What income do you need for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant?
American Express publishes no minimum income requirement for this card; approval rests on your credit profile.
›What is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant welcome bonus?
95,000 Bonvoy points after $6,000 spend in 6 months.
›Are these Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant figures verified?
These figures are from our catalog and have not yet been re-verified against the issuer.
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